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Rhode IslandS33202026 Regular SessionSenate

AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO PROVIDE FOR THE PLANNING, EVALUATION, DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, EQUIPPING AND RECONSTRUCTION OF SANITARY SEWERS AND STORM SEWERS IN THE CITY AND AUTHORIZING THE FINANCING THEREOF, INCLUDING THE ISSUE OF NOT MORE THAN $4,000,000 BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR, TO FUND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE TWO FISCAL YEARS 2028 AND 2029 .

Sponsored By: Meghan E. Kallman (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.

Bonds to fund sewer upgrades

The city can borrow up to $4 million to plan, design, build, equip, and fix sanitary and storm sewers. Bond principal must start being paid within 3 years and end within 30 years. The city may issue short‑term notes that must be paid within 5 years; outstanding notes are limited by law. The city can use general funds to start work and repay itself from bonds or grants. It can also seek federal or state aid to lower local costs, and safely invest project money until spent. Unused borrowing authority can be canceled after 7 years, and city leaders can sign all documents needed to follow federal tax and securities rules.

Property tax backstop for bond payments

Each year the city must set aside enough to pay principal and interest on these bonds and notes. If it does not, that amount is added to the annual tax levy. If other money is not available, all taxable property in Pawtucket can be taxed without a limit on rate or amount to cover the debt. This can raise property tax bills in that year.

Voters must approve sewer borrowing

Pawtucket must place the sewer borrowing question on the next general election ballot. The mayor may send it to an earlier special city‑wide or state election (not a primary). Most of this law takes effect only if a majority of voters approve the question.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Meghan E. Kallman

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 102 • No: 0

House vote • 6/10/2026

PAWTUCKET BONDS & NOTES PASSAGE IN CONCURRENCE

Yes: 68 • No: 0

Senate vote • 6/2/2026

THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET -- BONDS Passage

Yes: 34 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by Governor

    6/23/2026Governor

  2. Transmitted to Governor

    6/18/2026Governor

  3. House passed in concurrence

    6/10/2026House

  4. Placed on the House Consent Calendar (06/10/2026)

    6/8/2026House

  5. Senate read and passed

    6/2/2026Senate

  6. Placed on Senate Calendar (06/02/2026)

    5/29/2026Senate

  7. Committee recommends passage

    5/28/2026

  8. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/28/2026)

    5/26/2026

  9. Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government

    5/26/2026Senate

Bill Text

  • S3320 - As Introduced

    5/26/2026

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